Hi Same here. I also ran out of range with a setting of 30. I usually use a OHR WM2 and the OHR 100 watt dummy load modified with a 20 db pad output. However the K3 seems to work fine and the internal wattmeter is accurate at 100 watts Don Brown KD5NDB
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: > [Elecraft] wattmeter calibration> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:34:30 -0400> CC: > > > Todd brings up a good point. I ran out of range while calibrating at the > 5W > and 50W level.. I got pretty close but ran out of adjustable range.> > > Also, I am confused as to what is happening with the RF Gain Calibration > > procedure. The routine calls for setting power level at a pre-set level > and > running through the bands. But how is the value adjusted and saved ? > And if > TUNE is depressed later, are the saved values affected? Or, is it > the fact > that the RF Gain procedure is conducted while in CONFIG that the > those > settings are saved? It's just a very strange procedure and I don't > > understand how a relationship is established between the displayed power and > > RF Gain setting during setup. Can anyone explain? Tnx!> > Paul, W9AC> > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Todd Ruby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: > <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:09 AM> Subject: > [Elecraft] wattmeter calibration> > > >I finished assembly except for PA last > week and went through the > >calibration sequences. I am not able to have the > wattmeter on the K3 match > >the output reading on the Bird wattmeter. Any > suggestions?> >> >> >> >> > 73> > de> > todd> > > WB2ZAB_______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
